Saturday, December 10, 2011

Struck by the Pobjoy Mint, the only official producers of coins for the Tutankhamun exhibition in London

• Legal tender coins of the Isle of Man• Available in Proof fine 999.9 Silver and Proof fine 999.9 Gold

In 1922, Howard Carter shot to international fame when he discovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb and its legendary treasures. To coincide with the recent Tutankhamun exhibition in London, the Isle of Man issued a series of official commemorative coins – and, appropriately, the final coin honours Carter on the 70th Anniversary of his death.

The coin is a stunning pyramid shape. It shows a design from the wall of Tutankhamun’s tomb, with Tutankhamun himself in the centre. The sun disc at the top contains ancient sand that was collected from the entrance of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Due to the coin’s unusual shape and the small amount of sand that was collected, the edition limits are exceptionally small. THE GOLD COIN HAS REACHED ITS ISSUE LIMIT. NO MORE GOLD COINS AVAILABLE.

Each coin is presented in a specially commissioned, beautifully crafted Pyramid presentation case.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

The Angel is one of the world's most beautiful and popular coins. The Isle of Man Government introduced a new design in 2008 showing a classic image of Archangel Michael slaying the Dragon. This is just the third Angel design in the coin's 25 year history.

It brings back some of the features from the first Angel coin, including Michael's feathered wings and the Celtic band around the border. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Silver Angel coin, a high relief Proof 999. 1oz Silver Angel coin is being struck for the first time, highlighting every detail of this exceptional coin.

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this four-coin set is a prestigious and exceptionally limited offering from The Perth Mint.

In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Dragon - 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012 - are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self assured, brave and passionate.

Four 99.9% Pure Silver 1oz Coins

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Unique Design

The 2012 Dragon 1oz silver rectangle coins each feature a coloured dragon with a ‘pearl of wisdom’ set against a background depicting waves and clouds. As well as the Chinese character for ‘dragon’, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also appears on the reverse of all four coins.

Cook Islands Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands. The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 3,000 numbered sets will be released by The Perth Mint.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The four-coin set is issued with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the four-coin set is housed in a contemporary black framed clear display case, allowing you to see both the reverse and obverse of each coin. The set is packaged in an illustrated shipper.

The colourful Surgeonfish is found along the coast of Western Australia and throughout the waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland to northern New South Wales. The most distinguishing characteristics of this marine species are its amazing ability to change colour and its extremely sharp scutes and fins – hence the name – Surgeonfish.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure SilverThe coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.9% silver in proof quality.Coloured Reverse DesignThe coin’s reverse depicts a Surgeonfish in colour and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Incorporated into the design are the inscriptions AUSTRALIAN SEA LIFE II – THE REEF – SURGEONFISH.

Australian Legal TenderIssued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination.Limited MintageThe Perth Mint will release no more than 10,000 of these coins worldwide.Numbered Certificate of AuthenticityEach coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stunning Illustrated Presentation PackagingThe coin is housed in a display case with an illustrated coral reef shipper, and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Each shipper joins with other shippers in the series to create a superb underwater scene.

Celebrating the auspicious Year of the Dragon, this 2012 Typeset Collection from the annual Australian Lunar Silver Coins Series II is a prestigious and exceptionally limited offering from The Perth Mint.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese lunar dragon include 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.

The Orangutan is characterised by its ape-like shape, shaggy red fur, long arms and grasping hands and feet. This ‘man of the forest’ is now only found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in south-east Asia.

The destruction of habitats through commercial logging, forest clearance for oil palm plantations and agriculture, have contributed to this animal’s need for protection. In addition, uncontrolled fires and human exploitation present further challenges. It is more important than ever to safeguard the future of this well-loved species.

Proof Quality: 99.9% Pure SilverThe coin is struck by The Perth Mint on behalf of Coin Club Australia from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof qualit

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

In 2012, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar Silver Proof Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Dragon, the fifth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘dragon’ years – 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000 and 2012 – who are regarded as confident, enterprising, independent, self-assured, brave and passionate.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

In occasion of the Year of the Dragon, a unique Silver coin with a real pearl will be issued. The dragon is considered to be a very strong symbol. Historically, it always represented the Chinese emperor and therefore stands for power and protection. Today, it is theultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness. May the celestial Dragon bring great good luck to everyone!

THE DRAGON

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness. May the celestial Dragon bring great good luck to everyone.

People born in the Year of the Dragon share certain characteristics: Innovative, enterprising, self-assured, brave, passionate, conceited, and quick-tempered. The Dragons are the free spirits of the Chinese Zodiac. Restrictions blow out their creative spark that is ready to flame into life. So, they must be free and uninhibited. The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant.

An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale - big ideas and extreme ambitions. However, this behavior is natural and isn't meant for show. Because they are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful.
People born in the Year of the Dragon usually make it to the top. But, they must be aware of that too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled. They find pleasure in helping others, and you can always count on their help. Even though they are willing to assist when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others. Their generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart. Their self-sufficiency can mean that they have no need for close bonds with other people.

Dragon people tend to take thrilling risks, and burn the candle at both ends so they are fortunate to be blessed with good health. However, they can suffer bad health as a result of excess stress. Symtoms of their personalities often stem from emotional outbursts and can range from tension headaches to depression to hypertension. They can remedy these problems by maintaining their cool, implementing a routine in their daily lives, and practice meditation, Tai Chi or Yoga that soothe the mind and spirit as well as tone the body.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

In 2010 we released the first of the $1 silver proof coins featuring a lone kangaroo against the backdrop of a setting sun. This is one of the most internationally recognised and highly acclaimed coin designs by world renowned sculptor Wojciech Pietranik and produced by the Royal Australian Mint.

Like 2010, the 2011 coins will sell out quickly and become an instant collectible.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

High Relief Design

For outstanding impact, the coin is made with an extra-deep blank to accommodate its superbly detailed high relief depiction of a kangaroo against a background of sunrays. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and the 2011 year-date are also incorporated into the design.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

Limited Mintage

No more than 20,000 of these coins will be issued worldwide.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a display case and beautifully illustrated shipper.

Friday, July 8, 2011

The Real Pirates of the Caribbean - New Zealand Mint’s latest commemorative coin set release.

The great or classic era of piracy in the Caribbean extends from around 1560 up until the mid 1720s. The period during which pirates were most successful was from 1700 until the 1730s. Caribbean piracy arose out of, and mirrored on a smaller scale, the conflicts over trade and colonization among the rival European powers of the time, including the empires of Britain, Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal and France. Most of these pirates were of English, Dutch and French origin. Because Spain controlled most of the Caribbean, many of the attacked cities and ships belonged to the Spanish Empire and along the East coast of America and the West coast of Africa. Dutch ships captured about 500 Spanish and Portuguese ships between 1623 and 1638. Some of the best-known pirate bases were New Providence, in the Bahamas from 1715 to 1725, Tortuga established in the 1640s and Port Royal after 1655.

Reverse Design
The reverse of the coins features a full coloured image of the most famous Caribbean pirates; Edward Teach or Blackbeard, Calico Jack Rackham, Henry Avery and the most successful Bartholomew Roberts.

Obverse Design
The obverse of the coin features The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the commonwealth of Niue.

Limited Mintage
Each coin in the Pirates of the Caribbean set is struck from 1oz of pure silver. No more than 8,000 coins will be issued by the New Zealand Mint. The coins are legal tender of Niue Island.

Packaging
The four coin Pirates of the Caribbean set is displayed in a replica wooden pirate’s chest with working padlock and key, each set includes a skull and crossbones pendant necklace, a treasure map, and a certificate of authenticity with the background on each famous pirate.

Authenticity
Each Pirates of the Caribbean set comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity issued by New Zealand Mint

Thursday, July 7, 2011

This is a new 1oz silver coins from Armenia, issued for the first time in 2011. It shows Noah's Ark in front of Mount Ararat, the national symbol of Armenia, which nowadays is part of turkish territory. The famous motif of the peace dove also shows prominently.

According to the Bible Noah's Ark stranded by mount Ararat, then still Armenian territory, due to the Deluge.

The coins have a silver fineness of 999/1000 and will be delivered in tubes of 20 pcs and come in wooden masterboxes of 500 pcs when such quantities are ordered.

This great new release celebrates the 90th anniversary of the creation of Ginger Meggs, Australia’s longest running comic strip.

The comic strip was created by Jimmy Bancks and is named for its main character, Ginger Meggs. Ginger is represented as an independent, cheeky, twelve year old boy with a healthy disrespect for authority – characteristics that embody all the qualities of the quintessential Aussie larrikin.

Authentic Ginger Meggs Reverse Design

The coloured reverse depicts a representation of Ginger Meggs riding a kangaroo, his dog, Mike and his pet monkey, Tony. The design references the first Meggs cover of the 1924 Sunbeams Annual. Also incorporated in the design is the inscription, GINGER MEGGS 90th ANNIVERSARY which features the Ginger Meggs logo and the signatures of the cartoonists Bancks and Chatfield. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is included in the design.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.

Limited Mintage

No more than 3,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

A specially designed numbered Certificate of Authenticity that features cartoons depicting the strip’s designers accompanies this wonderful release.

Presentation Packaging

The coin is presented in a prestigious timber desk-display case, which includes a replica iconic Megg’s design inserted inside the lid and themed shipper.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Material: 92.5% SilverCondition: Brand New in original issue condition. Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, each coin is housed in a presentation case and illustrated shipper.

Issue Price: $295.00

Released: March 2011

Theme Background:

According to the hit TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, at 8:11pm on Tuesday 19th April, Skynet became self-aware. As the story goes - once Skynet becomes self-aware, the U.S military will attempt to shut it down and the network will, in turn, launch a nuclear attack upon the world.

John Connor, the future leader of the rebellion against the machines, would later send a Terminator back in time to protect his mother and his former self - setting the stage for the first two blockbuster Terminator movies.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

H.M.A.V Bounty 1oz Gold Gilded Coin

About the Design

By exclusive arrangement with Pitcairn Islands, New Zealand Mint has created this stunning coin collectors set depicting the replica ship built from the narrative details of her commander Capt. William Bligh (as told in the motion picture ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’).

Obverse

The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and the Pitcairn Islands, along with the year of issue (2010) and the denomination of $2.

Reverse

The reverse features a high quality Gold-Gilded engraved image depicting the H.M.A.V. Bounty under full sail set in rough seas, and is minted with a finely engraved border design.

Limited Mintage

No more than 3,000 Gold Gilded H.M.A.V Bounty Coins will be issued by New Zealand Mint.

About the Design

Swordfish, also known as Broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterised by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish can live close to shore. They reach a maximum size of 14 ft 9 in (455 cm) and 1,400 lb (650 kg).

This magnificent sea creature is the subject of New Zealand Mints latest coin issue.

Reverse Design

This features a Pacific Swordfish swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean along with an engraved heading and the metal quality and weight of the coin.

Obverse Design

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and denomination of Fiji $2.

Limited Mintage

No more than 5,000 Swordfish gilded silver coins will be issued by New Zealand Mint.

Presentation

The coin comes encapsulated in a striking cylindrical display case with a transparent lid filled with aquamarine liquid.

Fiji Taku 1oz Silver Bullion Coin - One Ounce Silver Legal Tender

Specifications:

About the Design

The Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata bissa), or locally named Taku, is one of two main turtle species of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. Although they have a wide distribution throughout the world's tropical regions, Hawksbill Turtles are considered critically endangered due to human fishing practices. Taku grow up to a metre in length and a weight of 80kg, although the heaviest on record weighed 127kg.

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sovereign of the Commonwealth and Fiji.

Reverse

The reverse features a Taku with a stylized shell pattern swimming through the waters of the Pacific Ocean along with an engraved heading and the coin's metal quality and weight

The United States Mint on Wednesday let its distributors know that they may order Vicksburg National Military Park 5 Oz Silver Bullion Coins on Monday, June 20, 2011

The Vicksburg silver bullion coin marks the ninth of fifty-six issues in the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Bullion Coin series. It is the fourth of five which will be available this year.

As a United States Mint bullion product, the Vicksburg bullion coin will not be available for direct sale through the Mint’s website or customer service department. This is a distinction from the companion five ounce uncirculated versions produced specifically for coin collectors. Instead, a network of distributors, known as "United States Mint Authorized Purchasers," buys the bullion coins in large quantities and then resells them in smaller amounts to dealers and precious metals providers for a modest premium above the current spot price of silver.

Like the previous 2011-dated issues, the Vicksburg National Military Park 5 Oz Silver Bullion Coin has a total mintage limit of 126,700. This amount is allocated equally among participating AP’s. Authorized Purchasers pay a premium of $9.75 per coin to the Mint, and must commit to buying at least 2000 coins, with 100 increments permitted. AP’s typically have one business week to purchase their entire allotment. Bullion coins that remain unsold are later made available to AP’s who desire more.

All the America the Beautiful Silver Coins are struck to a purity of .999 fine silver. They have a diameter of 3 inches and edge letterings of .999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE. The coins share the same obverse and reverse designs as the companion America the Beautiful Quarters® produced for circulation. The Vicksburg quarter for Mississippi has not yet been released. It is scheduled to launch on August 29.

To date, all of the 2010-dated bullion coins have sold out, although they had a lower per coin mintage of 33,000. The first two 2011-dated bullion coins have sold out as well.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

2011 Andean Cat .99999 Silver rounds. Your purchase will help save the rare, wild Andean Cat from extinction. The only silver guaranteed to be zero-emissions from the smelter. Produced from ores and concentrates with no pollution. No other mint offers such clean and moral silver.

Guaranteed minimum weight of 1 Troy oz (31.1 g);

Guaranteed minimum 99.999% pure with a current independent Assay of Purity